Missouri Arthritis & Osteoporosis Partners
Arthritis Foundation
In Missouri, the Arthritis Foundation has a 50-year history of providing arthritis programs and
services. The Missouri chapter offices provide and/or partner to provide programs for people
with arthritis, public education, professional education, and support for research.
MARRTC
MARRTC, or Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center, is the only center of its kind in the United
States since 1988 and is located at the University of Missouri
in Columbia. MARRTC conducts several research projects to
help improve the lives of people with arthritis. Their studies
examine the benefits of exercise, employment for people with
arthritis, and ways to reduce depression. Call 877-882-6826
or http://www.marrtc.org
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Division of Adult and Community Health
Call 770-488-5464 or
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis
Missouri Arthritis Advisory Board
The Missouri Arthritis Advisory Board is comprised of physicians,
rheumatologists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational
therapists, persons with arthritis, and community partners
and provides counsel and direction to the Missouri Arthritis
and Osteoporosis Program.
Colleges/Universities
These Missouri universities are internationally renowned for programs in the areas of
arthritis research, education and clinical care. A variety of scientific areas of
investigation involve research on rheumatic diseases.
Regional Arthritis Centers
Many of the MAOP programs and services are offered through
a network of regional arthritis centers (RACs). These centers
provide information and support for persons and their families
affected by arthritis. This includes organizing and/or providing
community support groups, self-management programs, land
and aquatic exercise classes, general information about the
various types of arthritis, public forums and general presentations.
The RACs also organize continuing education courses for physicians,
nurses, and allied health professionals. To locate the Regional
Arthritis Center that services your area, click on: http://www.marrtc.org/community/regional.html
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
The Lupus Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with a
mission to improve the quality of the lives of people living
with lupus through community awareness and public education,
research and patient services and support.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Call 220-223-2226 or http://www.nof.org
Other Governmental Agencies
Medical Institutions
These medical institutions are renowned for programs in the
areas of arthritis education, clinical care, and/or research.
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